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The Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington
By-law 2018-060
Being a by-law to designate the property known for municipal purposes as 156 Church
Street, Bowmanville, Municipality of Clarington as a property of historic or architectural
value or interest under the Ontario Heritage Act, R. S. O. 1990, Chapter 0.18;
Whereas the Ontario Heritage Act, R. S. O., 1990, c.O. 18 authorizes the Council of the
Municipality to enact by- laws to designate properties to be of historic or architectural
value or interest for the purposes of the Act; and
Whereas the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington has caused to
be served upon the owner of the property known for municipal purposes at156 Church
Street, Bowmanville and upon the Ontario Heritage Foundation, Notice of Intention to
Designate the aforesaid real property and has caused such Notice of Intention to be
published in the Clarington This Week, a newspaper having general circulation in the
area of the designation on May 9, 2018; and
Whereas the reasons for the designation of the aforesaid property under the Ontario
Heritage Act are contained in Schedule "A" attached to and forming part of this by-law;
and
Whereas the Clarington Heritage Committee has recommended that the property known
for municipal purposes as 156 Church Street, Bowmanville, be designated as a property
of historic or architectural value or interest under the Ontario Heritage Act; and
Whereas no notice of objection to the proposed designation was served upon the
Municipal Clerk within the period prescribed by the Ontario Heritage Act;
Now Therefore the Council of the Corporation of The Municipality of Clarington hereby
enacts as follows:
The property known for municipal purposes at 156 Church Street, Bowmanville
which is more particularly described in Schedule "B" which is attached to and
forms part of this by- law, is hereby designated as a property which has historic or
architectural value or interest under Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, R. S.
O. 1990, c., O. 18.
2. The Solicitor for the Municipality of Clarington is hereby authorized to cause a
copy of this by-law to be registered against the title to the property described in
Schedule "B" hereto.
3. The Municipal Clerk is hereby authorized to cause a copy of this by-law to be
served upon the owner of the property described in Schedule "B" hereto and on
the Ontario Heritage Foundation. The
notice of the passing of this by-law to
newspaper having general circulation
Municipal Clerk also is authorized to cause
be published in the Clarington This Week, a
in the area of the designation.
Passed in Open Council this 11th day of June, 2018.
i Adrian Foster, Mayor
An rew AlNson, Chief Administrative Officer
Schedule 'A'
To By-law 2018-
Statement of Significance and list of character defining features
Cultural Heritaae Attributes
The heritage value of 156 Church Street, Bowmanville resides in the fine Italianate brick
house was built circa 1890. It replaced an earlier brick home, both owned and occupied
by members of the Shaw family.
In 1845 Thomas Shaw (1819-1885) emigrated to Canada from England with his wife
Jane (nee Newby 1815-1901) and daughter Mary Elizabeth (1843-1920). Although no
records of the family's early life can be found, it seems probable that they came to
Bowmanville almost immediately, as Mary Elizabeth's obituary in 1920 states that "she
lived 75 years on Church Street". At least four more children were added to the family:
Thomas Junior (1848-1884), Cornelia (b.1851) Anna (b.1852) and Oratis Franklin
(1856-1882).
In the 1861 Census, Thomas and Jane are living in a brick house on Church Street in
Bowmanville and Thomas' occupation is given as "hotel keeper". It is fair to assume that
he is managing the Alma Hotel, built on Lot 156 Church Street in 1856 and owned by
Samuel Mason. In 1869, Jane Shaw purchased Lot 155 from William Dean, (this was
possibly the house she and Thomas were already living in) and in 1872 Thomas
purchased the Alma Hotel from Samuel Mason. The Alma was a handsome, three -
storey brick building located at the busy corner of Church and Temperance Streets.
From a photograph taken on July 5th 1886, it appears to have in excess of 30 rooms,
and was undoubtedly a very successful family enterprise. Originally a temperance
house, this seems to have changed with Shaw ownership - in the 1881 Census Thomas
Junior's occupation is described as "bar keeper."
Over the course of two years, Thomas and Jane lost their eldest grandson Newby Muir
(January 1882) and both sons — Orastis Franklin (known as Frank) in April 1882 and
Thomas Junior in September 1884. Thomas Senior did not long survive them, dying in
May 1885. Then, on July 7 1888, a fire began in the hotel stables which quickly spread
to the hotel, the Shaw residence and ultimately to the Congregational church. All were
lost. The Shaw residence and church were rebuilt, but the Alma Hotel was never
replaced.
After re -construction, Thomas Shaw Senior's widow, Jane, moved into the new house at
156 Church Street — a residence considerably larger and more elegant than its
predecessor. Originally set back from the street, it was one of the most imposing homes
in Bowmanville.
In the 1891 Census, Jane's daughter Mary Elizabeth Muir (now a widow), grand-
daughter Annie Muir and grandson James Marriner Muir (a teacher) are all living with
her. In 1892, James leaves for Hawaii, where he marries and raises a family of his own.
By the 1901 Census Jane, Elizabeth and Annie are sharing the house with four young
boarders, all described as "sandwich makers".
After Jane Shaw's death on November 11 1901 her daughter, Mary Elizabeth Muir
inherited the property under the terms of Thomas Shaw's Will. In 1918, Mary Elizabeth
Muir deeded 156 Church Street to her daughter Annie, and in 1919 sold Lot 156 (site of
the Alma Hotel) to The Bell Telephone Company for $2,000. Following Mary Elizabeth's
death in July 1920, Annie sells the property to William Claude Caverley for $6,000.
Annie does not long survive her mother, dying in Toronto on May 15, 1921.
156 Church Street remained in the Caverley/Oliver family until 1955, when it was sold to
local doctor Allen B. Sylvester. In 1968, Dr. Sylvester sold the property to Dr Harold
Anfossi who, in turn, sold it in 1975 to the Regional Municipality of Durham. At present,
it houses a Regional Day Care Centre.
Architectural Heritage Attributes
The Shaw House is beautifully proportioned, with sophisticated detailing. Dichromatic
brickwork is used effectively, and the contrast between buff and red brick forms a
distinctive pattern between the storeys. Buff brick also accents the solid quoins and
double rows of hood mouldings above the paired windows. The broad eaves are
supported by elegant brackets below a hipped slate shingled roof. The recessed central
bay is unique, enclosing an intricately detailed storm porch with panelled double doors,
sidelights and three rounded transom lights.
156 Church Street in Bowmanville is a fine Italianate brick house built circa 1890. The
craftsmanship of its construction is extraordinary and is evidenced in its exterior and
architectural features which include:
Exterior
• dichromatic brickwork (buff and red brick)
• buff brick also accents the solid quoins and double rows of hood mouldings
above the paired windows
• the elegant brackets below a hipped roof on the broad eaves.
• the recessed central bay
• the double doors, sidelights and three rounded transom lights of the front porch
• the slate shingles on the angular sides (hipped) of the roof
Schedule 'B'
To By-law 2018-
Legal Description:
Lt 155 Blk L, Plan Grant Bowmanville
Pt Lot 154, Blk L, Plan Grant, Bowmanville
Being Pt 5 on 1 OR-378
Municipality of Clarington
Regional Municipality of Durham
PIN 26626-0073 (LT)
LRO # 40 Application To Register Bylaw Receipted as DR1714812 on 2018 06 29 at 11:11
The applicant(s) hereby applies to the Land Registrar. yyyy mm dd Pagel of 6
Properties
PIN 26626 - 0073 LT -
Description LT 155 BLK L PL GRANT BOWMANVILLE; PT LT 154 BLK L PL GRANT BOWMANVILLE
PT 5, 10R378; CLARINGTON
Address 156 CHURCH ST
BOWMANVILLE
Applicant(s)
This Order/By-law affects the selected PINS.
Name THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
Address for Service 40 Temperance St.
Bowmanville,
Ontario
L1C 3A6
This document is being authorized by a municipal corporation Adrian Foster, Mayor and Andrew Allison, Chief Administrative Officer.
This document is not authorized under Power of Attorney by this party.
Statements
This application is based on the Municipality By-law See Schedules.
Signed By
Joanne Marie Barchard 40 Temperance St. acting for Signed 2018 06 29
Bowmanville Applicant(s)
L1C 3A6
Tel 905-623-3379
Fax 905-623-6020
1 have the authority to sign and register the document on behalf of the Applicant(s).
Submitted By
MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON - LEGAL 40 Temperance St.
Bowmanville
L1C 3A6
Tel 905-623-3379
Fax 905-623-6020
Fees/Taxes/Payment
Statutory Registration Fee $63.65
Total Paid $63.65
File Number
Applicant Client File Number: 132 CHURCH ST. BOWMANVILLE
2018 06 29